IT'S the moment we've all been waiting for (well, I know I have anyway) as the Scottish Reserve League season kicks off and regulars will know it's one of my favourite and most profitable leagues, especially for goals.
It was devastating to hear a number of clubs had withdrawn from the SPFL Reserve League, especially last season's goals favourites Hibs and Rangers, however, we still have a 10 team league that includes goal machines Ross County and Dundee United.
The clubs who have withdrawn have chosen to send out their younger players out on loan rather than have a team to play in the Reserve League.
We also have a nine-team SPFL Reserve League Two that contains nine lower-league sides including Airdrie who'll be favourites most weeks and for some reason Livingston play in this league and not the other one.
Here's a quick guide:
When:
- SPFL Reserve League matches KO 2pm on Monday / Tuesday
- SPFL Reserve League Two matches KO 7.45pm Monday / Tuesday
Format / Players:
- Teams will play each other twice over the course of the season
- Teams can play as many first-team players as they like – no restrictions
Betting Angle:
- Goals Goals Goals – will be in the top echelons in Europe for goals with a high percentage of over 3.5 match goals
- Team news can be crucial and it's definitely an edge we have over the bookies – they don't have a clue who's playing when compiling the odds. Twitter is essential for team news
Markets:
- Over 1.5 first-half goals
- Over 3.5 and 4.5 match goals
- Depending on team news, teams to Win and HT /FT
Betting Edge:
- As I said above, the bookies can only go by form and results, they don't know if a side is going to play 7 first-team players or if a side is taking just the U18s to an away match.
- One thing you will see is prices shorten – I've seen me post an Evens tip in the morning and it's cut to 1-6 come kick-off
- I'll often receive word early on a Monday if sides are going strong and it paid dividends last season – just like this one when Airdrie hammered Albion Rovers.
Teams to Back:
Ross County have been incredible for goals for years now and Dundee United play a high percentage of first-team players in their matches. Motherwell, Livingston and Airdrie should also be good to back, especially for goals.
Team news and insider info is crucial – here's to another great season betting on this league.
Two games of note for today – will post in the morning.
- Ross County Res vs Motherwell Res (2pm) – Over 3.5 match goals 4/5 (Skybet)
- Airdrie Res vs Albion Rovers Res (7.45pm) – Airdrie HT/FT 10/11 (Bet365
I'm a St Johnstone diehard and football tipster from Perth, now living in Glasgow. I've been writing football previews and tips for Mr Fixit since 2015, with in-depth knowledge of Scottish football and betting markets, particularly goals and corners markets. You’ll often find me conversing on Twitter @GregBrowning84.
Looking forward too it, been on this for 3+ years and your one of the first tips I look for, very high winning rate!
Would you be posting any inside/early team news on the threads?
I reckon Greg will post when he can and depending on work commitments. But if you’re serious about check club Twitter accounts as that’s where you’ll usually see the teams first.
Thanks mate – yeah any team news / inside info will shared on the site 👍🏼
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when is your second podcast @greg
Podcast will be downloaded every Thursday night
It will be on the site Friday probably.
I could not find those games in bet365 Greg. Any ideas? In fact non of SPFL Reserve League is on 365.
You have to go on to 365 betbuilder mate — it is on there .
Games are listed at the bottom of United Kingdom section.Over 3.5 is under Asian lines tab.
Have a look under soccer/games in next 12 hours. Scroll down and scottish reserve league is there 👍
They are not offering prices for those games at the moment was the answer from the support.
They are definitely available – you need to scroll down to Scottish Reserve league
Price 100% available. Thanks for the insight and hard work as always Greg. Looking forward to podcast.
Nothing on any twitter page so far regarding team new or selections.
Any inside information is always appreciated before the bookies get my hard earned cash :-)
You won’t often get team news until an hour or so before kick off.
Team news more important when backing a side to win in these leagues
Thanks Greg
Ross County playing a number of first team players including Lee Erwin and Harry Paton who scored against Thistle in the league cup at the weekend
Ross County have drifted from 1/6 to 1/2
Keen to see Motherwells side
Ross County been cut now to 3/5. Can’t see any Well team news though
Going for goals still
Over 1.5 first half goals 10/11 (Bet365)
Over 3.5 match goals 4/5 ( Bet365)
Long may this continue Greg cheers mate
Ross county game 3 goals players hardly warmed up yet lol top man greg
Thanks Greg both in before half time!
Brilliant greg
Cheers Greg, really good write up. Look forward to the next game.
Thanks for earlier greg
Still happy with Airdrie res price going out
Any word on teams news Airdrie.
Now 6/4 half time full time
Nothing up when i checked earlier
@greg I like your host accent :P :P :P on gambla podcast
Hi Greg just wanted to share a success story from the later game. Jumped on @6.00 HT/FT as you recommended in 36min. 1 min later they score 😎⚽️⚽️ Big thank you.
Cashed out for 95% profit
Top man Greg 👍
excellent picks greg mate again, thanks
Cheers gents
Great start to the season in this league 🏴⚽️
Cheers Greg. Great tipping mate!